Western Americana Safari

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Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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Alaskan Gold Leaf and Flat Nuggets1000 - Alaskan Gold Leaf and Flat Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.53 troy ounces. Longest specimen is 1.7 cm long. Widest specimen is 1.1 cm wide. State: Alaska City: Nome Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to G********B.. for (700.00 + 168.00BP) = 868.00
 
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Nome Placer Gold1001 - Nome Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.98 troy ounces. Small nuggets! State: Alaska City: Nome Date: FHWAC#: 42628
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,450.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to G********B.. for (1,200.00 + 288.00BP) = 1,488.00
 
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Nome, Alaska Fine Gold1002 - Nome, Alaska Fine Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.79 troy ounces. Alaska Gold!!! State: Alaska City: Nome Date: FHWAC#: 42632
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,150.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to G********B.. for (725.00 + 174.00BP) = 899.00
 
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Nome, Alaska Placer Gold1003 - Nome, Alaska Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three specimens. 0.46 troy ounces, Largest measures 1.5 x 1.3cm. State: Alaska City: Nome Date: FHWAC#: 42630
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 800.00
Sold to G********B.. for (650.00 + 156.00BP) = 806.00
 
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Three Nome, Alaska Gold Nuggets1004 - Three Nome, Alaska Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Combined weight is 0.68 troy ounces. One piece is 2.1 cm long. Height on all three is about 1.6 or 1.7 cm. State: Alaska City: Nome
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to G********B.. for (750.00 + 180.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Two Nome Gold Nuggets1005 - Two Nome Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quartz showing. Each is roughly 0.6 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm. 0.31 troy ounces. State: Alaska City: Nome Date: FHWAC#: 42631
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****3 for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Premium Crystalline Arizona Placer Gold Nuggets1006 - Premium Crystalline Arizona Placer Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.38 ounces. Largest of these nuggets is 1.7 cm long. This formation of the placer gold seems to indicate it comes from near the original source of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to S*****5 for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Southeast Pima County, Arizona Placer Gold1007 - Southeast Pima County, Arizona Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.88 troy ounces. Largest nugget measures 2.0 cm. State: Arizona City: Pima Date: FHWAC#: 42610
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to G********B.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
 
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Gold Nuggets from the Bradshaw Mountains (Arizona)1008 - Gold Nuggets from the Bradshaw Mountains (Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 small specimens from these mountains east of Stanton, Arizona. 0.15 ounces. State: Arizona City: Stanton Date: FHWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Gold Nugget from the Rare Locale of the Vulture Mine1009 - Gold Nugget from the Rare Locale of the Vulture Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.46 troy ounces. 1.0 x 3.3 2.7 cm. Excellent example of crystalline form placer gold. The Vulture Mine is a gold mine and abandoned settlement nestl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F*****a for (700.00 + 168.00BP) = 868.00
 
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1.04 toy ounce Gold Specimen from Rich Hill (Arizona)1010 - 1.04 toy ounce Gold Specimen from Rich Hill (Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.7 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm. It's a beaut! State: Arizona City: Weaverville Date: FHWAC#: 42605
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to b*****s for (1,450.00 + 304.50BP) = 1,754.50
 
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Another Rich Hill Gold Nugget (Arizona)1011 - Another Rich Hill Gold Nugget (Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.63 troy ounces. 0.8 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm. Small amount of quartz is visible. State: Arizona City: Weaverville Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to G********B.. for (650.00 + 156.00BP) = 806.00
 
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Large, Flat Rich Hill Nugget (Arizona)1012 - Large, Flat Rich Hill Nugget (Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.62 troy ounces. 1.0 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm. Roughly 85% gold. State: Arizona City: Weaverville Date: FHWAC#: 41771
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to j******l for (1,750.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,170.00
 
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Rich Hill Gold Speciman (Arizona)1013 - Rich Hill Gold Speciman (Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Weaverville, Yavapai County, sprang to life when gold was discovered on Rich Hill. This magnificent nugget weighs 0.70 troy ounces. 0.8 x 3.0 x 1.4 cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Very Large Rich Hill Gold Nugget (Arizona)1014 - Very Large Rich Hill Gold Nugget (Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.47 troy ounces. 1.9 x 3.7 x 2.2 cm. Surface is etched as from cyanide. Found Near Rich Hill. State: Arizona City: Weaverville
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,700.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to F*****6 for (3,100.00 + 744.00BP) = 3,844.00
 
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Seven Arizona Gold Nuggets1015 - Seven Arizona Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.97 troy ounces. 0.7 x 2.0. 1.0 cm. Nice samples. State: Arizona City: Weaverville Date: FHWAC#: 41770
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to G********B.. for (1,150.00 + 276.00BP) = 1,426.00
 
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Coloma, California Gold1016 - Coloma, California Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the discovery place of the California Gold Rush! 0.10 troy ounces. 70% gold by weight. State: California City: Coloma Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to U**6 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Deer Creek Placer Gold1017 - Deer Creek Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces. Largest is 1.7 cm long. Total weight is 0.18 ounces. State: California City: Deer Creek Date: FHWA
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fine Gold from Ladies Canyon1018 - Fine Gold from Ladies Canyon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vial of fine gold from Ladies Canyon near Downieville. 1.27 oz. State: California City: Downieville Date: FHWAC#: 42621
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Ladies Canyon Crystalline Gold with Quartz1019 - Ladies Canyon Crystalline Gold with Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.25 troy ounces. Roughly 90% gold by weight. State: California City: Downieville Date: FHWAC#: 42623
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ladies Canyon Sluice Box Fines1020 - Ladies Canyon Sluice Box Fines
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.75 troy ounces. State: California City: Downieville Date: FHWAC#: 42624
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to G********B.. for (800.00 + 192.00BP) = 992.00
 
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Placer Gold Found on the North Fork of the Yuba River1021 - Placer Gold Found on the North Fork of the Yuba River
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three dozen flakes of placer gold from the Downieville area. Many are 1 cm long. 0.86 ounces of pure gold! State: California City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to u**********y for (1,000.00 + 185.00BP) = 1,185.00
 
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Selection of Large and Small Placer Gold from the North Fork of the Yuba River1022 - Selection of Large and Small Placer Gold from the North Fork of the Yuba River
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.07 troy ounces! Largest is 1.3 cm long. Nice collection of placer gold from this fabled Gold Rush area. State: California City: Do
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to G********B.. for (1,350.00 + 324.00BP) = 1,674.00
 
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Sluice Fine Gold from Downieville1023 - Sluice Fine Gold from Downieville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.76 troy ounces. Ladies Canyon! State: California City: Downieville Date: FHWAC#: 42625
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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El Paso Mountains Gold-in-Quartz1024 - El Paso Mountains Gold-in-Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.43 troy ounces. 1.2x3.5x1.4cm. Southern California. State: California City: El Paso Mountains Date: FHWAC#: 40269
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to e*****3 for (330.00 + 57.75BP) = 387.75
 
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1.09 ounce Folsom, California Gold Nugget1025 - 1.09 ounce Folsom, California Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.8x2.7x3.1cm. This is a very nice specimen. State: California City: Folsom Date: FHWAC#: 40230
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 5*****r for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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American River Placer Gold Fines1026 - American River Placer Gold Fines
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the middle fork near Forest Hill. 0.17 troy ounces. See photo. State: California City: Grass Valley Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mokelumne River Placer Gold1027 - Mokelumne River Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This nugget was found near where John Moffat walked in the Gold Rush near Jackson. 0.58 troy ounces. Roughly 10% in a gold crown. Specimen is 1.6 3.3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****3 for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Placer Gold-in-Quartz from the Mokelumne River1028 - Placer Gold-in-Quartz from the Mokelumne River
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.33. troy ounces. 0.5 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm. Roughly 60% gold. This would be from the heartland of the Gold Rush. State: California City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to s****r for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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High Sierra Gold-in-Quartz1029 - High Sierra Gold-in-Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found west of Lone Pine, Calironia high in the Sierras. Roughly 70% gold by weight. 0.38 troy ounces. 1.0 x 2.7 x 2.0 cm. State: Californ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 5*****r for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Small, Striking Gold-in-Quartz from the Mojave Desert1030 - Small, Striking Gold-in-Quartz from the Mojave Desert
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.27 ounces. 1.8 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm. Nice sample! State: California City: Mojave Desert Date: FHWAC#: 40211
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 5*****r for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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1.29 Troy Ounce Gold-in-Quartz Specimen from El Paso Mountains1031 - 1.29 Troy Ounce Gold-in-Quartz Specimen from El Paso Mountains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located in the El Paso Mountains. 2.0 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm. Roughly 75% gold by weight. State: California City: Randsburg Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to e*****3 for (1,200.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,410.00
 
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El Paso Mountain Gold1032 - El Paso Mountain Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.49 troy ounces. 1.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm. Roughly 90% gold. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#: 41777
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 900.00
Sold to 5*****r for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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El Paso Mountain Gold Nuggets1033 - El Paso Mountain Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five nice, small nuggets from the El Paso Mountains near Randsburg. Largest is 0.9 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm. 0.48 troy ounces State: California C
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Crystalline Gold from Randsburg, California1034 - Crystalline Gold from Randsburg, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.43 troy ounces. Almost all gold! Crystalline form. 0.8 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to 5*****r for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Gold-in-Quartz from El Paso Mountains1035 - Gold-in-Quartz from El Paso Mountains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.83 troy ounces. 1.4 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm. Roughly 75% gold by weight. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#: 41766
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to e*****3 for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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Large Randsburg Gold Nugget1036 - Large Randsburg Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the El Paso Mountains. 1.1 x 2.9 x 1.2cm. 0.81 troy ounces. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#: 41776
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to 5*****r for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Large Randsburg Nugget with Some Quartz1037 - Large Randsburg Nugget with Some Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.16 troy ounces. 1.6 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm. Seems to be acid cleaned. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#: 41767
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to 5*****r for (1,450.00 + 304.50BP) = 1,754.50
 
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Nice Selection of Small Gold Nuggets from the El Paso Mountains1038 - Nice Selection of Small Gold Nuggets from the El Paso Mountains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 very nice nuggets. Largest is 0.5 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm. Total weight is 0.8 ounces. State: California City: Randsburg Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Randsburg Gold-in-Quartz1039 - Randsburg Gold-in-Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.29 troy ounces. 0.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm. Roughly 80% gold. Interesting formation of this crystalline gold in quartz specimen in the classic Yellow Asters
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to T****3 for (325.00 + 66.63BP) = 391.63
 
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Randsburg Gold Nugget1040 - Randsburg Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.36 troy ounces. 1.3 x 1.7 x 1.7cm. Roughly 75% gold. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#: 41768
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****3 for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Six [Mostly] Gold-in-Quartz from Randsburg1041 - Six [Mostly] Gold-in-Quartz from Randsburg
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found in the El Paso Mountains. Largest is 0.4 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm. 0.50 ounces. Roughly 80% gold. State: California City: Randsburg
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Six Larger Gold Nuggets from the El Paso Mountains1042 - Six Larger Gold Nuggets from the El Paso Mountains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Largest is 0.9 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm. Quartz showing. 1.26 ounces. Roughly 90% total gold in weight. From the Randsburg area. State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,100.00
Sold to j******l for (1,400.00 + 336.00BP) = 1,736.00
 
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Three Different Shaped Randsburg Gold Nuggets1043 - Three Different Shaped Randsburg Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roundish, one flat, and one horseshoe! 0.40 troy ounces. State: California City: Randsburg Date: FHWAC#: 41769
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Buffalo Gold Nugget from Sierra City Area1044 - Buffalo Gold Nugget from Sierra City Area
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.59 troy ounces. 1.3 x 4.0 x 2.6 cm. This nugget has great character. State: California City: Sierra City Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,300.00 - 3,300.00
Sold to F*****6 for (2,500.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,100.00
 
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Sierra City Area Placer Gold1045 - Sierra City Area Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five pieces. Total weight of 0.31 troy ounces. Largest is 1.7 x 1.0 cm. Found on the North Fork of the Yuba River. State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Yuba River Fancy Shape Placer Gold1046 - Yuba River Fancy Shape Placer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a unique piece of placer gold from the North Fork of the Yuba River near Sierra City. Very smooth nuggets like this are usually from the terti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to F*****6 for (1,250.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,550.00
 
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Another Beautiful Gold-in-Quartz Specimen from the 16:1 Mine1047 - Another Beautiful Gold-in-Quartz Specimen from the 16:1 Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.14 troy ounces. 0.8 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm. State: California City: Sierra County Date: FHWAC#: 42627
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****M for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Four Beautiful Gold-in-Quartz Pieces from the 16:1 Mine1048 - Four Beautiful Gold-in-Quartz Pieces from the 16:1 Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Combined weight is 0.81 troy ounces. Roughly 25% gold by weight. Please see the photograph! State: California City: Sierra County
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****3 for (450.00 + 78.75BP) = 528.75
 
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Jewelry Grade Gold-in-Quartz1049 - Jewelry Grade Gold-in-Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flat slab. 3.5 x 3.0 cm. See photo!!! State: California City: Sierra County Date: FHWAC#: 41762
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8******1 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Wonderful 16:1 Mine Gold-in-Quartz Specimen1050 - Wonderful 16:1 Mine Gold-in-Quartz Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Crystalline specimen. 0.21 troy ounces. Roughly 65% gold by weight. State: California City: Sierra County Date: FHW
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to T****3 for (350.00 + 71.75BP) = 421.75
 
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Eagles Nest Sparkling Crytalline Gold Nugget1051 - Eagles Nest Sparkling Crytalline Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very beautiful specimen. 0.17 troy ounces. 3 cm long x 1.6 cm wide. Please see photograph for the beauty of this piece. State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to F*****6 for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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San Gabriel River Gold Nuggets1051a - San Gabriel River Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten nice nuggets from the San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County. This was part of the early 1830's-1840's discoveries prior to the 1848 go...
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Start Price : 1,150.00 | Estimate : 2,300.00 - 2,900.00
 
 
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San Gabriel River Gold Nuggets II1051b - San Gabriel River Gold Nuggets II
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight nice nuggets from the San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County. This was part of the early 1830's-1840's discoveries prior to the 1848 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to 5*****r for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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San Gabriel River Gold Nuggets III1051c - San Gabriel River Gold Nuggets III
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five nice nuggets from the San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County. This was part of the early 1830's-1840's discoveries prior to the 1848 g...
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Start Price : 1,150.00 | Estimate : 2,300.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets1051d - Downieville Gold Nuggets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of elongated and flat nuggets (generally). 1.37 troy. FHWAC # 41273
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Start Price : 950.00 | Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets II1051e - Downieville Gold Nuggets II
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quality group of nuggets, 1.70 troy ozs. FHWAC# 41272
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Estimate : 2,300.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to t****J for (1,600.00 + 328.00BP) = 1,928.00
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets III1051f - Downieville Gold Nuggets III
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nearly 20 small nuggets, many with quartz. 1.24 troy. FHWAC# 41271
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Estimate : 1,350.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to e*****3 for (1,150.00 + 201.25BP) = 1,351.25
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets IV1051g - Downieville Gold Nuggets IV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice jewelry grade small nuggets, 1.44 troy ozs. FHWAC# 41270
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to S*****5 for (1,400.00 + 294.00BP) = 1,694.00
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets V1051h - Downieville Gold Nuggets V
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 13 slightly larger nuggets of varying character. 1.38 troy ozs. FHWAC# 41268
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to t****J for (1,350.00 + 276.75BP) = 1,626.75
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets VI1051i - Downieville Gold Nuggets VI
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of slightly larger nuggets from Downieville. Some very smooth, other crystalline. 1.24 ozs troy. FHWAC# 41267
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Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,300.00
 
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets VII1051j - Downieville Gold Nuggets VII
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of nuggets, one with reddish white quartz. 1.23 troy ozs. Nice for jewelry. FHWAC# 41266
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,300.00
Sold to t****J for (1,150.00 + 235.75BP) = 1,385.75
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets VIII1051k - Downieville Gold Nuggets VIII
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of small nuggets with one larger 1/2" nugget. 1.31 troy ozs. FHWAC# 41269
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets IX1051l - Downieville Gold Nuggets IX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of nuggets with a few larger pieces. 1.30 ozs. FHWAC# 42273
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to t****J for (1,500.00 + 307.50BP) = 1,807.50
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets X1051m - Downieville Gold Nuggets X
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small gold nuggets from Ladies Canyon near Downieville. 1.05 troy ozs. At least 50 small nuggets, mostly smaller size. FHWAC# 42274
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t****J for (1,150.00 + 235.75BP) = 1,385.75
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets XI1051n - Downieville Gold Nuggets XI
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold nuggets from Ladies Canyon near Downieville, Cal. 1.06 troy ozs. About 35 nuggets, great for jewelry. FHWAC# 42275
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t****J for (1,200.00 + 246.00BP) = 1,446.00
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets XII1051o - Downieville Gold Nuggets XII
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of gold nuggets from Downieville. About 15, 0.81 troy ozs. FHWAC# 42276
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to t****J for (1,050.00 + 215.25BP) = 1,265.25
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets XIII1051p - Downieville Gold Nuggets XIII
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of small nuggets from Downieville. 0.78 troy ozs. About 20 nuggets, two are 1/2". FHWAC# 42277
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to u**********y for (950.00 + 175.75BP) = 1,125.75
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets XIV1051q - Downieville Gold Nuggets XIV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small gold nuggets from Ladies Canyon near Downieville. 1.13 troy ozs. About 20 nuggets. FHWAC# 42278
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t****J for (1,200.00 + 246.00BP) = 1,446.00
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets XV1051r - Downieville Gold Nuggets XV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold nuggets from Ladies Canyon near Downieville. 0.74 troy ounces. Eleven small nuggets, perfect for jewelry. FHWAC# 42279
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to t****J for (1,050.00 + 215.25BP) = 1,265.25
 
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Downieville Gold Nuggets XVI1051s - Downieville Gold Nuggets XVI
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small nuggets from Ladies Canyon near Downieville at the north end of the Mother Lode system. 1.16 troy ozs. This group has several 1/2 inch nuggets.
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to t****J for (1,450.00 + 297.25BP) = 1,747.25
 
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Three Gold Nugget Necklaces1052 - Three Gold Nugget Necklaces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 beautiful gold nugget necklaces. #1: 3.1 g. #2: 6.8 g #3: 2.0 g. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42049
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Gold Nugget Necklace1053 - Gold Nugget Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous gold nugget necklace. Nugget is 0.85 troy, 3cm x 1.5cm. Chain is 14kt, 0.44 ounces. 1.29 total troy ounces. State: City:
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to F*****6 for (1,700.00 + 408.00BP) = 2,108.00
 
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Imperial Pit Gold Specimen1054 - Imperial Pit Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Imperial Mine, along the Comstock in Gold H
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****3 for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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Yellow Jacket Mine Gold Specimen1055 - Yellow Jacket Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Yellow Jacket Mine, along the Comsto
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Burning Moscow Mine Gold Specimen1056 - Burning Moscow Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Burning Moscow Mine, in the gut of t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****5 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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C & C Mine Gold Hand Specimens1057 - C & C Mine Gold Hand Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous C&C Mine, near the gut of the...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Cedar Hill Mine Gold Hand Specimen1058 - Cedar Hill Mine Gold Hand Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Cedar Hill Mine, at the western edge of the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Chollar Mine Gold Hand Specimen1059 - Chollar Mine Gold Hand Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Chollar Mine, in the gut of the Coms
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****3 for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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Con Virginia Mine Gold Hand Specimens1060 - Con Virginia Mine Gold Hand Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Three specimens from the famous Con Virginia Mine. Contains gold
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to x**********u for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Con. California Mine Hand Specimen1061 - Con. California Mine Hand Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Con California Mine, in the gut of t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Flowery Mine Gold Specimen1062 - Flowery Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Flowery Mine, part of the Comstock, along t
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gould & Curry Gold Hand Specimen1063 - Gould & Curry Gold Hand Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Gould & Curry Mine, in the gut...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8******1 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Julia Mine Gold Specimen1064 - Julia Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Julia Mine, near the Divide in the C
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****5 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Loring Pit Silver Specimen1065 - Loring Pit Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Loring Pit (Mine), in the gut of the Comstock. Contains
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****5 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Mexican Mine Gold Hand Specimens1066 - Mexican Mine Gold Hand Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Mexican Mine, in the gut of the Co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to x**********u for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Mint Mine Gold Specimens1067 - Mint Mine Gold Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the Mint Mine, near the gut of the Comstock.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Obiston Mine Gold Specimens1068 - Obiston Mine Gold Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the Obiston Mine, near the Divide on the Coms
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Savage Mine Gold Specimen1069 - Savage Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Savage Mine, in the gut of the Coms
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Sierra Nevada Mine Silver Specimen1070 - Sierra Nevada Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Sierra Nevada Mine, in the gut of t
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Original Ophir Mine High Grade Hand Specimens1071 - The Original Ophir Mine High Grade Hand Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Three specimens from the famous Ophir Mine, in the gut of the Co
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to x**********u for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Union Mine Gold Silver Specimens1072 - Union Mine Gold Silver Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Union Mine, on the north end of the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Utah Mine Silver Specimen1073 - Utah Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Utah Mine, north of the gut of the Comstock. Contains bl
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ward Mine Gold Specimens1074 - Ward Mine Gold Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Three specimens from the Ward Mine, near the gut of the Comstock.
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Miner's Candlestick w/ Homemade Repairs1075 - Miner's Candlestick w/ Homemade Repairs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wire hook and candle holder have been added after the original was lost. Unique piece! State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 11
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to S**********a for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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A Patented Style Miners Candlestick1076 - A Patented Style Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
While this stick has all the patented appearances in that it is finely made, there is no stick in Wilson & Bobrink that looks quite like it. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***3 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Unusual Patented Miners Candlestick1077 - Unusual Patented Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This candlestick looks like number nine in Wilson & Bobrink, page 27. It says patented June 17, 1890. It may be the only known example. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Fancy Nickel Miners Candlestick with Five Pointed Star Thumb Mechanism1078 - Fancy Nickel Miners Candlestick with Five Pointed Star Thumb Mechanism
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not illustrated in Wilson & Bobrink! A classic nickel plated, pictorial, high-quality miners candlestick. State: City: ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c*********p for (1,300.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,612.00
 
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Five Blacksmith Made Miners Candlesticks1079 - Five Blacksmith Made Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. All approximately 9 inches. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42578
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Four Wire Constructed Underground Miners Candlesticks1080 - Four Wire Constructed Underground Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two appear to be part patent models though quite different. The other two are crude and homemade. Resembles Wilson Bobrink number 172, though is quite
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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